High School Football Coach / Teacher

Thrive Academy is one of the first boarding schools in the country serving at-risk students. Our mission is to provide opportunities to students from under-resourced Louisiana communities and prepare them academically and personally for success in college and beyond. Serving grades seven through twelve, Thrive Academy combines world-class instruction with a 24-hour supportive boarding environment – a free public boarding school unlike any other in Louisiana.

Position Information

Job Title: Teacher / Head Football Coach

Type: Full Time

Salary: $55,117 - $80,000 (Base teacher pay scale range – excludes athletic stipends)

Responsibilities

Head Football Coach

Responsible for overseeing and managing all aspects of the school’s football program in conjunction with the Athletic Director including, but not limited to: Coaching Staff; Scheduling; Budgets; Compliance with Louisiana High School Athletic Association (LHSAA) rules

Also leads balancing of athletic development, team culture and academic oversight

Recruit, supervise and evaluate coaching staff and other athletic personnel

Ensure excellent care of athletic facilities and equipment

Coordinate with AD on football-based contracts and with the purchasing department (e.g. facility rentals, referee payments)

Follow all safety protocols to ensure well-being of student athletes

Represent the athletic department and the school in a positive and professional manner

Coordinate with the AD to complete and submit required reports to school administration and the LHSAA

Coordinate with the AD to manage the football program budget in conjunction with the CFO and Foundation

Oversee scheduling of football games, practices, and events

Other Core Responsibilities

Directs the football program in setting short- and long-term goals for team competitiveness and skill progression

Designs daily practice schedules, strength and conditioning regimens and competitive game strategies

Recruits, assigns, mentors and evaluates assistant coaches across high school and feeder/middle school levels

Monitors the academic progress, corrective action and character growth of players

Keeps informed on current trends in football and participates in respective clinics

Coordinates and communicates with all other departments on student needs and schedules for practices, games and other events

Performs other duties as assigned by supervisors

Health, Safety and Compliance

Strongly supports the Athletic Director in all the following:

Administer the LHSAA concussion protocol, including recognizing suspected concussions in the absence of a healthcare professional and ensuring no student-athlete returns to play without written clearance from a Louisiana-licensed physician

Support maintenance of the required LHSAA safety documentation (medical evaluations, parental permission forms, concussion and sudden cardiac arrest acknowledgements, substance abuse contracts) for all student-athletes

Verify and track current CPR/First Aid, concussion, and other required safety certifications for all football coaching staff, including assistant and volunteer coaches

Ensure background checks and mandatory reporter training are completed for all football personnel

Support the maintenance of an Emergency Action Plan for all athletic facilities and events, and enforce a lightning/severe weather policy for outdoor practices and competitions

Support equipment inspection and reconditioning (e.g., NOCSAE helmet standards) on a regular safety cycle

Eligibility and Compliance

Monitoring student-athlete academic eligibility in coordination with teaching staff

Verifying residency and transfer eligibility in accordance with LHSAA regulations

Supporting NCAA Eligibility Center requirements for college-bound student-athletes, including transcripts, core courses, and letters of intent

Ensuring Title IX compliance and equitable participation opportunities, facilities, and equipment across all sports

Game-Day and Facility Operations

Coordinating transportation for away games, scrimmages, and athletic events

Teacher

Teaches physical education and/or other needed electives (e.g. financial awareness) or potentially a core subject based on area of educational expertise

Adheres to all Thrive Academy teaching principles and requirements

Curriculum and Instruction

Crafting a classroom vision and creating an academic long-term plan for instruction.

Planning and executing curriculum, lessons, and learning objectives aligned to state standards.

Providing differentiated instruction to meet the needs of all learners.

Providing direct instruction and small group instruction in centers.

Developing instructional materials

Coordinating with the Special Education Instructor to meet IEP goals.

Recording grades, reporting attendance and completing report cards.

Data Analysis and Achievement

With support from the school leader, provide data driven instruction.

Assessing mastery through exit slips, quizzes, and unit tests aligned to the GLEs.

Holding weekly data meetings focused on student needs and instructional improvement.

School Culture and Parent Engagement

Providing regular parent feedback through quarterly conferences, monthly calls, progress reports, and report cards.

Investing students in learning and in the culture of the school.

Promoting character development and a positive classroom culture rooted in Endurance, Compassion, Ownership, and Partnership.

Effectively working on a team.

Taking on leadership responsibilities within the school.

Following student and staff discipline policies and handbooks.

Committed to professional growth through ongoing feedback and development.

Thrive Academy Teachers embrace the following beliefs:

Endurance – I am determined to be an effective teacher, and I will always work hard in all things regardless of how difficult it might become.

Compassion – Through the collective work and example of teachers, parents, and administrators, Thrive Academy students will involve themselves within their community by planning and participating in extensive community involvement projects throughout their time at Thrive Academy.

Partnership – I understand that I am a partner to Thrive Academy, its mission, students and fellow teachers; I will always support that partnership and vision.

Ownership – I will always operate with the utmost integrity and will strive to model for my students what it means to take ownership of my actions.

Qualifications

Has a bachelor’s degree and is working toward subject-area teaching certification.

Teaching certification preferred

Has at least two years of successful classroom experience with a Title I school. (this qualification may be waived in times of staffing need as determined by the Principal)

Uses data to inform decisions and is achievement driven.

Has demonstrated mastery of lesson and long-term planning.

Has outstanding behavior management and investment system.

Has demonstrated mastery in time-management skills.

Has exceptional problem-solving skills and values feedback.

Has knowledge of the Common Core.

Fosters relational capacity among staff, parents and students.

Proven ability to head an athletic department and comply with LHSAA requirements

Accountability: This position is accountable to the Principal.

Thrive Academy is designated as a State As a Model Employer (SAME) agency and provides assistance to persons needing accommodations or with the accessibility of materials. For those seeking such accommodations or assistance related to this search, we encourage you to contact the school at 225-367-6855 and ask for the HR department.